Hoarding Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options.
Hoarding happens when someone can’t throw things away and collects too much stuff. This can create unsafe and unhealthy living spaces, and cause stress in relationships. Hoarding Disorder (HD) is a condition where hoarding gets worse over time. It mostly affects adults but can start in teens. It’s recognized as a mental health disorder and often occurs alongside other conditions. Treating it requires self-motivation and help from a doctor, with supportive but non-judgmental family involvement.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/hoarding#hoarding-disorder
Hoarding happens when someone can’t throw things away and collects too much stuff. This can create unsafe and unhealthy living spaces, and cause stress in relationships. Hoarding Disorder (HD) is a condition where hoarding gets worse over time. It mostly affects adults but can start in teens. It’s recognized as a mental health disorder and often occurs alongside other conditions. Treating it requires self-motivation and help from a doctor, with supportive but non-judgmental family involvement.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/hoarding#hoarding-disorder
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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, hoarding disorder,
00:13causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
00:16Hoarding happens when someone can't throw things away and collects too much stuff.
00:20This can create unsafe and unhealthy living spaces, and cause stress in relationships.
00:25Hoarding disorder, HD, is a condition where hoarding gets worse over time.
00:29It mostly affects adults but can start in teens.
00:32It's recognized as a mental health disorder and often occurs alongside other conditions.
00:36Treating it requires self-motivation and help from a doctor,
00:39with supportive but non-judgmental family involvement.
00:421. Causes of hoarding disorder, people hoard for various reasons,
00:46like thinking items will be useful someday or having emotional attachments.
00:50Those living alone, in disorganized environments,
00:52or with difficult childhoods may be more vulnerable.
00:55HD is also linked to other mental health issues like anxiety,
00:58ADHD, and OCD, and can involve difficulties with decision-making and organizing.
01:032. Who's at risk, HD affects 2-6% of people, impacting men and women equally.
01:09Age is a factor, with older adults being more likely to develop HD.
01:13Adolescents can also show symptoms, though usually milder.
01:163. Symptoms of hoarding, symptoms include, inability to discard items
01:20because they feel that will be needed someday or as a reminder of someone or life event.
01:24Excessive clutter in living spaces.
01:27Difficulty finding important items.
01:29Feeling distressed but helpless about the clutter.
01:31Avoiding home repairs due to clutter.
01:33And conflict with loved ones over the mess.
01:354. Treating hoarding disorder, treatment focuses on the person, not just the clutter.
01:40A doctor can diagnose HD through interviews and evaluating living spaces.
01:44They may also identify any other mental health conditions.
01:47Treatment include, cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT.
01:51CBT, both individual and group, is effective for HD.
01:55It helps understand why someone hoards and aims to change those behaviors.
01:59It often includes strategies for decluttering and preventing new clutter.
02:02Peer-led groups.
02:03Peer support groups provide a less intimidating way to manage HD,
02:06offering weekly check-ins and support.
02:09Medications.
02:10While no specific medication for HD exists, some drugs may help with symptoms,
02:14especially those used for related conditions like ADHD.
02:175. Supporting someone with HD.
02:20Support involves encouraging professional help and discussing how treatment can improve
02:23their life without criticizing.
02:25Avoid cleaning up for them, as this doesn't solve the underlying issue.
02:29With professional help, a person can overcome hoarding behaviors and improve their living space.
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